Affluence in BB1 9NA
How BB1 9NA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wilpshire & Mellor
- Council
- Ribble Valley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,519 (2024)
BB1 9NABlackburn
How well off BB1 9NA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB1 9NA area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BB1 9NA area is broadly in line with that, at 54.6%. 29.6% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB1 9NA area is well above that, at 48.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB1 9NA area is well above that, at 48%. 10.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB1 9NA sits in (Wilpshire & Mellor): about 1,519 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.